I wanted to make a batch of home
brew waxing compound. I had read of an old style rub that was used on
tools. It was effective at protecting both wooden handles and metal
parts. I wanted to use it on axes, hammers, etc.

I also wanted to use it to seal and protect
working jigs, bench hooks, etc.

This mix had been used in the old days by furniture
makers and iron workers alike.

The recipe that I followed was:

12 ounces of bees wax

12 ounces of boiled linseed oil

12 ounces of turpentine.

I decided to use the initials BLT to simplify
the name for the wax rub.

Here are the ingredients.

I melted the beeswax in a double
boiler on a hotplate.

I did it on the back porch since smell was going
to be strong.

After melting the wax, the linseed
oil and turpentine were added and stirred to a consistent color.